Phalaenopsis Spike Yellowing After Bloom: Normal Senescence

Yellow Spike = Spent

2 months post-gift, all blooms fallen, spike yellowing halfway. Normal. New leaf = good sign.

Cut spike at base + 1–2 inches. Continue care. New leaf should match/exceed old size.

1 oz/week may be low. Water thoroughly when media barely moist, not by volume.

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